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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.66, 787.92 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.66, 787.92 and 349.88 is: 483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.66 : 787.92 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.66/787.92 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.66x = 787.92 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.66x = 275,677.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,677.45/570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.09

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